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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 376.93 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 376.93 and 162.66 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 376.93 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/376.93 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 376.93 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 61,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,310.22/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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