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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 378.01 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 378.01 and 170.44 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 378.01 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/378.01 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 378.01 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 64,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426.13/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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