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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 409.48 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 409.48 and 110.72 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 409.48 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/409.48 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 409.48 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 45,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,336.38/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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