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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 377.66 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 377.66 and 161.66 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 377.66 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/377.66 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 377.66 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 61,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,053.86/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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