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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 376.78 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 376.78 and 162.58 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 376.78 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/376.78 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 376.78 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 61,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,256.89/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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