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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.00, 376.73 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.00, 376.73 and 162.47 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.00 : 376.73 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.00/376.73 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.00x = 376.73 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.00x = 61,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,206.02/273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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