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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.64 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.64 and 162.43 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.64 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.64 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.64 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 61,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,179.52/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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