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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 377.00 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 377.00 and 168.35 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 377.00 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/377.00 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 377.00 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 63,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,468.05/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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