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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 377.90 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 377.90 and 163.32 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 377.90 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/377.90 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 377.90 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 61,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718.63/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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