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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 377.95 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 377.95 and 169.11 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 377.95 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/377.95 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 377.95 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 63,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,915.12/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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