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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 378.14 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 378.14 and 163.53 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 378.14 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/378.14 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 378.14 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 61,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,836.73/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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