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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 375.96 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 375.96 and 217.72 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 375.96 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/375.96 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 375.96 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 81,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,854.01/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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