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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 377.31 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 377.31 and 161.38 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 377.31 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/377.31 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 377.31 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 60,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890.83/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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