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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 409.41 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 409.41 and 163.48 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 409.41 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/409.41 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 409.41 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 66,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,930.55/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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