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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 377.34 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 377.34 and 163 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 377.34 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/377.34 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 377.34 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 61,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,506.42/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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