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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 378.06 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 378.06 and 169.03 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 378.06 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/378.06 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 378.06 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 63,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,901.59/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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