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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 410.76 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 410.76 and 81.48 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 410.76 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/410.76 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 410.76 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 33,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.72/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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