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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 409.95 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 409.95 and 246.16 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 409.95 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/409.95 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 409.95 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 100,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,913.29/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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