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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 409.83 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 409.83 and 110.94 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 409.83 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/409.83 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 409.83 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 45,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.54/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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