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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 377.07 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 377.07 and 161.22 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 377.07 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/377.07 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 377.07 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 60,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791.23/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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