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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 378.02 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 378.02 and 168.91 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 378.02 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/378.02 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 378.02 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 63,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,851.36/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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