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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 410.06 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 410.06 and 176.12 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 410.06 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/410.06 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 410.06 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 72,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,218.89/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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