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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.82 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.82 and 169.48 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.82 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.82 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.82 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 63,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,863.45/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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