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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 410.35 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 410.35 and 182.51 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 410.35 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/410.35 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 410.35 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 74,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,892.98/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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