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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 409.32 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 409.32 and 118.83 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 409.32 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/409.32 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 409.32 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 48,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,639.50/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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