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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 409.88 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 409.88 and 110.85 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 409.88 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/409.88 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 409.88 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 45,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435.48/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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