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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.13 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.13 and 162.75 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.13 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.13 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.13 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 61,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,377.09/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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