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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 409.80 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 409.80 and 110.84 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 409.80 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/409.80 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 409.80 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 45,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.23/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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