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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 409.76 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 409.76 and 158.03 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 409.76 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/409.76 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 409.76 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 64,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,754.37/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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