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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 409.44 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 409.44 and 110.58 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 409.44 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/409.44 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 409.44 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 45,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275.88/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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