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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.73, 410.52 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.73, 410.52 and 176.18 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.73 : 410.52 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.73/410.52 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.73x = 410.52 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.73x = 72,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,323.03/273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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