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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 376.84 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 376.84 and 168.19 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 376.84 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/376.84 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 376.84 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 63,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,380.72/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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