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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 410.89 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 410.89 and 119.71 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 410.89 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/410.89 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 410.89 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 49,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184.99/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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