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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 378.03 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 378.03 and 169.02 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 378.03 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/378.03 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 378.03 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 63,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,894.63/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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