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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 377.61 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 377.61 and 163.23 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 377.61 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/377.61 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 377.61 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 61,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,637.28/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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