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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.73 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.73 and 110.81 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.73 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.73 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.73 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 45,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.65/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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