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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 410.54 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 410.54 and 182.12 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 410.54 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/410.54 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 410.54 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 74,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,764.58/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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