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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 410.19 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 410.19 and 102.58 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 410.19 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/410.19 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 410.19 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 42,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077.29/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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