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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 411.17 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 411.17 and 176.50 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 411.17 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/411.17 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 411.17 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 72,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,571.51/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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