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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 409.99 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 409.99 and 170.54 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 409.99 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/409.99 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 409.99 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 69,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,919.69/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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