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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 409.89 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 409.89 and 110.98 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 409.89 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/409.89 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 409.89 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 45,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489.59/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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