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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 409.52 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 409.52 and 119.08 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 409.52 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/409.52 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 409.52 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 48,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,765.64/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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