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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.76 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.76 and 171.44 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.76 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.76 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.76 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 70,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,420.69/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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