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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 377.69 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 377.69 and 157.23 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 377.69 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/377.69 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 377.69 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 59,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383.41/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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