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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.36 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.36 and 170.87 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.36 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.36 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.36 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 70,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,115.31/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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