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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 409.49 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 409.49 and 110.69 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 409.49 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/409.49 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 409.49 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 45,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.45/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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