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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 376.75 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 376.75 and 168.15 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 376.75 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/376.75 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 376.75 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 63,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,350.51/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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