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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 409.97 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 409.97 and 111.05 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 409.97 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/409.97 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 409.97 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 45,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,525.40/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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