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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 409.76 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 409.76 and 118.96 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 409.76 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/409.76 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 409.76 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 48,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743.30/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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