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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 377.42 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 377.42 and 157.02 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 377.42 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/377.42 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 377.42 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 59,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259.82/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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