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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 409.39 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 409.39 and 170.45 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 409.39 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/409.39 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 409.39 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 69,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,778.05/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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