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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 408.86 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 408.86 and 170.11 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 408.86 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/408.86 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 408.86 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 69,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,548.28/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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