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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 410.71 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 410.71 and 78.77 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 410.71 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/410.71 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 410.71 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 32,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350.18/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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