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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.75 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.75 and 163.25 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.75 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.75 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.75 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 61,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667.69/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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