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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 376.81 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 376.81 and 162.60 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 376.81 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/376.81 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 376.81 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 61,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269.31/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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