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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 376.86 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 376.86 and 162.56 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 376.86 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/376.86 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 376.86 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 61,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,261.34/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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