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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 377.12 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 377.12 and 162.80 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 377.12 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/377.12 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 377.12 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 61,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,395.14/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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