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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.17 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.17 and 158.30 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.17 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.17 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.17 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 64,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929.91/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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