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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 410.03 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 410.03 and 119.27 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 410.03 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/410.03 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 410.03 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 48,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,904.28/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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