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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 409.72 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 409.72 and 110.82 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 409.72 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/409.72 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 409.72 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 45,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,405.17/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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