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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.75 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.75 and 170.64 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.75 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.75 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.75 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 70,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,090.38/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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