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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.39 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.39 and 162.87 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.39 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.39 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.39 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 61,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464.69/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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