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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.67 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.67 and 110.82 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.67 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.67 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.67 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 45,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399.63/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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