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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 377.98 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 377.98 and 163.38 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 377.98 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/377.98 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 377.98 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 61,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754.37/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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