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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.44 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.44 and 162.98 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.44 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.44 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.44 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 61,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,515.17/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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