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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 410.49 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 410.49 and 170.82 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 410.49 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/410.49 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 410.49 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 70,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119.90/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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