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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 377.82 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 377.82 and 168.96 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 377.82 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/377.82 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 377.82 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 63,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,836.47/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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