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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 376.93 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 376.93 and 168.39 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 376.93 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/376.93 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 376.93 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 63,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,471.24/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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