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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 409.64 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 409.64 and 169.22 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 409.64 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/409.64 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 409.64 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 69,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,319.28/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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