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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.22 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.22 and 162.91 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.22 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.22 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.22 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 61,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450.21/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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