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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.36 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.36 and 162.88 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.36 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.36 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.36 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 61,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464.40/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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