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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.24 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.24 and 170.80 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.24 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.24 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.24 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 69,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,898.19/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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