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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 410.78 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 410.78 and 119.78 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 410.78 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/410.78 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 410.78 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 49,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201.17/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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