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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 409.56 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 409.56 and 80.67 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 409.56 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/409.56 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 409.56 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 33,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039.21/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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