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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 409.62 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 409.62 and 170.84 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 409.62 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/409.62 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 409.62 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 69,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,979.48/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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