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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 410.13 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 410.13 and 119.39 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 410.13 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/410.13 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 410.13 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 48,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,962.77/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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