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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 377 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 377 and 168.28 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 377 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/377 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 377 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 63,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441.56/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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