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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.75 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.75 and 175.57 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.75 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.75 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.75 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 71,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,938.34/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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