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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 409.83 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 409.83 and 177.28 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 409.83 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/409.83 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 409.83 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 72,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,654.66/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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