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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 377.96 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 377.96 and 163.37 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 377.96 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/377.96 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 377.96 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 61,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,745.84/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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