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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 409.74 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 409.74 and 67.73 is: 101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 409.74 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/409.74 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 409.74 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 27,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.69/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.59

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