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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.80 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.80 and 169.56 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.80 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.80 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.80 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 63,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,890.21/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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