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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.58 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.58 and 80.63 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.58 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.58 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.58 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 33,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021.98/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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