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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 409.86 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 409.86 and 111.12 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 409.86 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/409.86 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 409.86 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 45,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543.64/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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