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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 409.80 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 409.80 and 110.90 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 409.80 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/409.80 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 409.80 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 45,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446.82/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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