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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 410.08 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 410.08 and 177.76 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 410.08 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/410.08 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 410.08 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 72,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,895.82/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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