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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 377.72 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 377.72 and 163.19 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 377.72 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/377.72 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 377.72 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 61,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640.13/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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