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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 410.37 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 410.37 and 170.79 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 410.37 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/410.37 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 410.37 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 70,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087.09/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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