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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 377.65 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 377.65 and 168.64 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 377.65 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/377.65 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 377.65 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 63,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,684.16/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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