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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 408.75 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 408.75 and 167.68 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 408.75 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/408.75 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 408.75 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 68,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,538.36/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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