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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 408.99 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 408.99 and 157.24 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 408.99 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/408.99 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 408.99 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 64,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,307.98/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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