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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 410.64 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 410.64 and 102.72 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 410.64 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/410.64 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 410.64 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 42,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180.94/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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