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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 377.48 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 377.48 and 157.10 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 377.48 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/377.48 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 377.48 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 59,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302.11/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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