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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 377.54 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 377.54 and 157.12 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 377.54 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/377.54 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 377.54 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 59,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,319.08/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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