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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 410.04 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 410.04 and 170.87 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 410.04 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/410.04 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 410.04 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 70,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,063.53/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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