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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 378.08 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 378.08 and 163.36 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 378.08 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/378.08 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 378.08 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 61,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763.15/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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