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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 410.74 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 410.74 and 119.78 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 410.74 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/410.74 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 410.74 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 49,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197.84/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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