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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 409.68 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 409.68 and 177 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 409.68 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/409.68 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 409.68 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 72,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,513.36/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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