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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.27 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.27 and 110.80 is: 166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.27 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.27 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.27 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 45,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,346.37/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.10

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