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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 410.78 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 410.78 and 111.59 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 410.78 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/410.78 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 410.78 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 45,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,836.33/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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