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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 377.42 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 377.42 and 163.03 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 377.42 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/377.42 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 377.42 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 61,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530.78/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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