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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 410.40 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 410.40 and 159.50 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 410.40 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/410.40 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 410.40 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 65,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,458.80/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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