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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 409.04 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 409.04 and 170.18 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 409.04 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/409.04 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 409.04 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 69,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,608.31/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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