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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.93 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.93 and 163.43 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.93 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.93 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.93 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 61,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765.10/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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