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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 377.73 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 377.73 and 163.12 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 377.73 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/377.73 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 377.73 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 61,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615.32/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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