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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 378 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 378 and 169 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 378 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/378 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 378 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 63,882
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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