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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 410.04 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 410.04 and 157.73 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 410.04 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/410.04 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 410.04 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 64,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672.77/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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