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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 409.86 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 409.86 and 174.57 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 409.86 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/409.86 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 409.86 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 71,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,549.26/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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