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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.46 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.46 and 81.25 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.46 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.46 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.46 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 33,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.88/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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