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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 410.43 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 410.43 and 163.80 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 410.43 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/410.43 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 410.43 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 67,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228.43/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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