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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.37, 410.23 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.37, 410.23 and 163.60 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.37 : 410.23 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.37/410.23 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.37x = 410.23 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.37x = 67,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,110.76/273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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