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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 377.36 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 377.36 and 157.03 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 377.36 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/377.36 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 377.36 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 59,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256.84/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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