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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 409.95 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 409.95 and 170.82 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 409.95 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/409.95 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 409.95 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 70,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,027.66/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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