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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 409.76 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 409.76 and 118.97 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 409.76 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/409.76 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 409.76 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 48,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.15/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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