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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.20 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.20 and 111.22 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.20 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.20 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.20 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 45,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622.44/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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