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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.55 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.55 and 157.61 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.55 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.55 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.55 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 64,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549.81/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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