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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.31 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.31 and 163.29 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.31 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.31 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.31 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 66,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,835.41/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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