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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.00, 376.79 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.00, 376.79 and 162.54 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.00 : 376.79 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.00/376.79 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.00x = 376.79 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.00x = 61,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,240.75/273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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