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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 409.99 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 409.99 and 119.10 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 409.99 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/409.99 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 409.99 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 48,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,829.81/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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