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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 377.97 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 377.97 and 174.38 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 377.97 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/377.97 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 377.97 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 65,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,910.41/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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