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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 378 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 378 and 163.37 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 378 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/378 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 378 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 61,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,751.97/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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