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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 409.31 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 409.31 and 170.37 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 409.31 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/409.31 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 409.31 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 69,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,735.47/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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