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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 410.22 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 410.22 and 119.29 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 410.22 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/410.22 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 410.22 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 48,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,935.14/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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