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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.49 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.49 and 163.11 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.49 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.49 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.49 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 61,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573.04/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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