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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 377.84 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 377.84 and 168.88 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 377.84 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/377.84 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 377.84 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 63,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,809.62/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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