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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.32, 410.12 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.32, 410.12 and 111.12 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.32 : 410.12 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.32/410.12 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.32x = 410.12 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.32x = 45,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572.53/273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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