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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 409.52 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 409.52 and 163.51 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 409.52 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/409.52 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 409.52 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 66,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,960.00/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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