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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.82, 410.72 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.82, 410.72 and 81.44 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.82 : 410.72 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.82/410.72 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.82x = 410.72 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.82x = 33,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449.04/273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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