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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 377.08 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 377.08 and 162.74 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 377.08 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/377.08 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 377.08 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 61,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,367.35/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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