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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 377.11 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 377.11 and 169.77 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 377.11 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/377.11 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 377.11 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 64,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,021.96/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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