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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 410.47 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 410.47 and 111.20 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 410.47 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/410.47 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 410.47 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 45,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,641.93/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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