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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.56 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.56 and 110.58 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.56 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.56 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.56 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 45,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289.14/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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