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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.14 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.14 and 157.93 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.14 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.14 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.14 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 64,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,773.41/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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