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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 378.04 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 378.04 and 163.40 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 378.04 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/378.04 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 378.04 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 61,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771.74/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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