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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.46 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.46 and 111.15 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.46 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.46 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.46 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 45,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622.63/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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