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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.61, 377.58 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.61, 377.58 and 157.17 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.61 : 377.58 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.61/377.58 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.61x = 377.58 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.61x = 59,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344.25/273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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