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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.38 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.38 and 162.95 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.38 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.38 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.38 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 61,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494.44/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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