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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.72 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.72 and 169.44 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.72 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.72 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.72 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 63,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831.44/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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