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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 376.84 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 376.84 and 168.22 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 376.84 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/376.84 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 376.84 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 63,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392.02/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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