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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 409.66 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 409.66 and 170.40 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 409.66 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/409.66 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 409.66 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 69,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,807.17/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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