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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 378.02 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 378.02 and 161.89 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 378.02 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/378.02 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 378.02 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 61,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195.77/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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