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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 409.94 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 409.94 and 111.06 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 409.94 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/409.94 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 409.94 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 45,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527.94/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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