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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 377.62 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 377.62 and 163.12 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 377.62 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/377.62 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 377.62 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 61,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597.37/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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