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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 378 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 378 and 168.95 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 378 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/378 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 378 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 63,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,864.05/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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