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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 409.64 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 409.64 and 157.82 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 409.64 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/409.64 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 409.64 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 64,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,649.38/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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