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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 409.70 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 409.70 and 80.76 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 409.70 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/409.70 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 409.70 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 33,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,087.37/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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