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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.22 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.22 and 168.42 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.22 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.22 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.22 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 63,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531.39/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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