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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.83 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.83 and 163.36 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.83 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.83 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.83 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 61,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722.31/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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