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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 377.97 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 377.97 and 168.96 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 377.97 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/377.97 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 377.97 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 63,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,862.59/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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