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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 410.10 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 410.10 and 157.66 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 410.10 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/410.10 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 410.10 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 64,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656.37/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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