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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 410.17 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 410.17 and 111.13 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 410.17 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/410.17 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 410.17 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 45,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581.10/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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