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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 410.78 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 410.78 and 111.51 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 410.78 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/410.78 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 410.78 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 45,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806.08/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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