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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 377.83 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 377.83 and 163.38 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 377.83 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/377.83 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 377.83 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 61,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729.87/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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