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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.83 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.83 and 169.50 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.83 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.83 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.83 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 63,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,872.69/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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