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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.82, 410.67 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.82, 410.67 and 119.66 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.82 : 410.67 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.82/410.67 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.82x = 410.67 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.82x = 49,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140.26/273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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