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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 377.71 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 377.71 and 163.16 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 377.71 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/377.71 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 377.71 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 61,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,629.33/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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