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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 378.03 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 378.03 and 163.43 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 378.03 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/378.03 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 378.03 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 61,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,781.58/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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