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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 377.43 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 377.43 and 163.09 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 377.43 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/377.43 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 377.43 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 61,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555.06/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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