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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.61, 409.46 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.61, 409.46 and 169.45 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.61 : 409.46 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.61/409.46 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.61x = 409.46 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.61x = 69,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,383.00/273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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