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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.27 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.27 and 119.41 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.27 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.27 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.27 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 48,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.72/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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