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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 409.62 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 409.62 and 99.71 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 409.62 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/409.62 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 409.62 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 40,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.71/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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