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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 377.01 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 377.01 and 162.71 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 377.01 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/377.01 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 377.01 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 61,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,341.41/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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