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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.49 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.49 and 163.07 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.49 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.49 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.49 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 61,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,557.29/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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