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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 377.62 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 377.62 and 163.14 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 377.62 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/377.62 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 377.62 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 61,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,602.22/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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