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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.50 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.50 and 157.10 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.50 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.50 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.50 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 59,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305.25/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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