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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 409.59 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 409.59 and 119.17 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 409.59 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/409.59 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 409.59 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 48,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809.82/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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