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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 410.70 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 410.70 and 111.40 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 410.70 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/410.70 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 410.70 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 45,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751.98/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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