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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 410.51 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 410.51 and 171.20 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 410.51 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/410.51 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 410.51 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 70,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,279.31/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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