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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 409.80 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 409.80 and 118.98 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 409.80 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/409.80 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 409.80 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 48,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758.00/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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