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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.43 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.43 and 158.11 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.43 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.43 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.43 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 64,893.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,893.09/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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