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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 377.04 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 377.04 and 161.16 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 377.04 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/377.04 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 377.04 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 60,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763.77/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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