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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 409.23 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 409.23 and 170.36 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 409.23 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/409.23 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 409.23 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 69,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714.38/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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