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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 377.19 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 377.19 and 162.84 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 377.19 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/377.19 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 377.19 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 61,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,421.62/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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