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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 377.31 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 377.31 and 162.98 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 377.31 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/377.31 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 377.31 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 61,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492.10/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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