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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 377.15 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 377.15 and 162.78 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 377.15 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/377.15 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 377.15 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 61,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,392.48/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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