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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.59 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.59 and 110.87 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.59 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.59 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.59 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 45,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411.24/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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