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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 409.95 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 409.95 and 163.68 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 409.95 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/409.95 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 409.95 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 67,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100.62/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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