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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.37 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.37 and 162.96 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.37 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.37 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.37 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 61,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496.22/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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