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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 377.87 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 377.87 and 163.33 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 377.87 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/377.87 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 377.87 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 61,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715.75/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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