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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 376.92 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 376.92 and 162.57 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 376.92 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/376.92 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 376.92 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 61,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.30/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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