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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 410.00 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 410.00 and 170.24 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 410.00 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/410.00 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 410.00 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 69,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,795.50/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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