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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 409.94 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 409.94 and 110.89 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 409.94 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/409.94 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 409.94 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 45,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,456.94/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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