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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.20 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.20 and 168.50 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.20 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.20 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.20 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 63,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,559.35/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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