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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.55, 409.30 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.55, 409.30 and 163.46 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.55 : 409.30 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.55/409.30 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.55x = 409.30 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.55x = 66,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,902.75/273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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