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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 409.73 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 409.73 and 170.64 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 409.73 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/409.73 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 409.73 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 69,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,915.47/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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