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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 377.20 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 377.20 and 162.86 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 377.20 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/377.20 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 377.20 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 61,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429.98/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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