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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 377.51 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 377.51 and 157.13 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 377.51 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/377.51 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 377.51 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 59,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,315.47/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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