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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 377.84 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 377.84 and 163.35 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 377.84 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/377.84 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 377.84 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 61,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720.16/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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