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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 377.02 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 377.02 and 168.33 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 377.02 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/377.02 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 377.02 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 63,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,463.78/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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