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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 409.65 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 409.65 and 67.66 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 409.65 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/409.65 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 409.65 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 27,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716.92/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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