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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 377 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 377 and 168.25 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 377 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/377 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 377 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 63,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,430.25/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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