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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 378.17 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 378.17 and 169.09 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 378.17 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/378.17 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 378.17 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 63,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,943.61/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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