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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 410.46 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 410.46 and 170.62 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 410.46 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/410.46 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 410.46 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 70,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,032.69/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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