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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 410.52 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 410.52 and 111.51 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 410.52 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/410.52 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 410.52 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 45,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777.09/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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