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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 411.57 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 411.57 and 171.32 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 411.57 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/411.57 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 411.57 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 70,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,508.96/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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