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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 376.96 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 376.96 and 162.62 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 376.96 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/376.96 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 376.96 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 61,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,301.77/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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