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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 409.82 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 409.82 and 67.79 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 409.82 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/409.82 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 409.82 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 27,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781.70/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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