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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 377.93 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 377.93 and 168.95 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 377.93 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/377.93 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 377.93 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 63,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850.43/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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