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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.69 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.69 and 119.64 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.69 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.69 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.69 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 49,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,134.35/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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