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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 408.96 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 408.96 and 170.28 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 408.96 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/408.96 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 408.96 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 69,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,637.71/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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