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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 410.79 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 410.79 and 152.16 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 410.79 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/410.79 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 410.79 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 62,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505.81/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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