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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.92 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.92 and 169.56 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.92 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.92 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.92 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 63,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,910.56/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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