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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.42 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.42 and 170.28 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.42 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.42 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.42 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 69,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,716.04/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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