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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 377.15 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 377.15 and 161.27 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 377.15 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/377.15 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 377.15 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 60,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822.98/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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