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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.13, 376.82 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.13, 376.82 and 161.07 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.13 : 376.82 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.13/376.82 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.13x = 376.82 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.13x = 60,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,694.40/273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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