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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 377.75 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 377.75 and 163.18 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 377.75 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/377.75 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 377.75 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 61,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641.25/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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