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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.55, 377.51 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.55, 377.51 and 157.11 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.55 : 377.51 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.55/377.51 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.55x = 377.51 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.55x = 59,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309.81/273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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