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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 410.18 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 410.18 and 111.50 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 410.18 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/410.18 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 410.18 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 45,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732.46/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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