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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 409.41 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 409.41 and 170.16 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 409.41 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/409.41 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 409.41 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 69,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,665.21/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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