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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.28 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.28 and 169.92 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.28 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.28 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.28 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 64,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.42/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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