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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 378.08 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 378.08 and 170.56 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 378.08 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/378.08 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 378.08 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 64,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485.32/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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