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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 377.22 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 377.22 and 162.90 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 377.22 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/377.22 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 377.22 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 61,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447.31/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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