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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 410.38 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 410.38 and 111.27 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 410.38 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/410.38 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 410.38 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 45,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662.98/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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