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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 410.10 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 410.10 and 175.80 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 410.10 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/410.10 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 410.10 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 72,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,095.58/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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