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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 410.17 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 410.17 and 119.30 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 410.17 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/410.17 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 410.17 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 48,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.80/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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