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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.73 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.73 and 67.72 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.73 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.73 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.73 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 27,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747.09/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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