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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 377.04 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 377.04 and 162.66 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 377.04 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/377.04 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 377.04 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 61,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,329.33/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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