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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 411.30 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 411.30 and 171.86 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 411.30 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/411.30 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 411.30 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 70,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,686.02/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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