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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 377.34 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 377.34 and 162.94 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 377.34 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/377.34 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 377.34 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 61,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484.15/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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