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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.37, 377.30 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.37, 377.30 and 162.94 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.37 : 377.30 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.37/377.30 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.37x = 377.30 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.37x = 61,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474.56/273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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