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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 377.01 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 377.01 and 162.64 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 377.01 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/377.01 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 377.01 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 61,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314.21/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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