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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.69 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.69 and 110.72 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.69 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.69 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.69 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 45,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360.88/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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