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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 410.15 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 410.15 and 111.08 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 410.15 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/410.15 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 410.15 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 45,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558.81/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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