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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 410.04 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 410.04 and 151.60 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 410.04 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/410.04 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 410.04 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 62,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,162.06/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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