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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 377.79 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 377.79 and 163.24 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 377.79 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/377.79 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 377.79 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 61,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667.73/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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