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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.70 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.70 and 176.60 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.70 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.70 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.70 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 72,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,529.62/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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