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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 410.40 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 410.40 and 177.12 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 410.40 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/410.40 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 410.40 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 72,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690.05/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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