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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 410.47 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 410.47 and 119.69 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 410.47 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/410.47 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 410.47 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 49,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,130.65/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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