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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.42 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.42 and 110.64 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.42 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.42 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.42 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 45,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298.23/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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