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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 377.07 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 377.07 and 168.35 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 377.07 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/377.07 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 377.07 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 63,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,477.85/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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