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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.92 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.92 and 163.98 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.92 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.92 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.92 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 67,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218.68/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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