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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.31, 409.88 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.31, 409.88 and 108.70 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.31 : 409.88 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.31/409.88 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.31x = 409.88 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.31x = 44,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.90/273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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