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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 377.23 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 377.23 and 168.49 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 377.23 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/377.23 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 377.23 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 63,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,559.11/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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