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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 410.79 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 410.79 and 81.55 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 410.79 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/410.79 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 410.79 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 33,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499.52/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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