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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 377.64 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 377.64 and 163.19 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 377.64 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/377.64 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 377.64 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 61,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624.71/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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