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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 377.09 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 377.09 and 156.85 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 377.09 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/377.09 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 377.09 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 59,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,145.78/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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