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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 409.41 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 409.41 and 163.53 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 409.41 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/409.41 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 409.41 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 66,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950.82/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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