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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 411.04 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 411.04 and 171.20 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 411.04 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/411.04 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 411.04 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 70,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,370.05/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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