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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.42 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.42 and 176.02 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.42 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.42 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.42 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 72,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,066.11/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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