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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.76 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.76 and 169.56 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.76 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.76 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.76 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 63,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,883.43/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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