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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 410.06 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 410.06 and 151.61 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 410.06 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/410.06 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 410.06 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 62,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,167.53/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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