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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 376.83 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 376.83 and 162.62 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 376.83 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/376.83 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 376.83 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 61,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278.21/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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