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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 376.64 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 376.64 and 162.44 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 376.64 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/376.64 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 376.64 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 61,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180.73/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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