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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 376.98 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 376.98 and 168.32 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 376.98 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/376.98 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 376.98 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 63,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,453.27/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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