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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 377.43 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 377.43 and 162.97 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 377.43 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/377.43 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 377.43 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 61,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,509.77/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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