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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 377.82 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 377.82 and 245.16 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 377.82 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/377.82 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 377.82 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 92,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,626.35/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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