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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 408.93 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 408.93 and 170.23 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 408.93 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/408.93 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 408.93 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 69,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,612.15/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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