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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 409.44 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 409.44 and 110.70 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 409.44 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/409.44 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 409.44 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 45,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.01/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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