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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 377.34 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 377.34 and 162.94 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 377.34 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/377.34 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 377.34 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 61,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481.08/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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