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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 409.86 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 409.86 and 177.16 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 409.86 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/409.86 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 409.86 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 72,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,610.80/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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