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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 410.79 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 410.79 and 171.17 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 410.79 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/410.79 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 410.79 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 70,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,314.92/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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