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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.20 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.20 and 162.88 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.20 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.20 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.20 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 61,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438.34/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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