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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 410.55 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 410.55 and 111.38 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 410.55 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/410.55 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 410.55 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 45,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727.06/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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