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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 376.85 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 376.85 and 162.58 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 376.85 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/376.85 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 376.85 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 61,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268.27/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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