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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 410.35 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 410.35 and 102.58 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 410.35 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/410.35 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 410.35 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 42,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093.70/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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