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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.61 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.61 and 116.94 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.61 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.61 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.61 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 47,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899.21/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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