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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 410.28 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 410.28 and 111.21 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 410.28 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/410.28 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 410.28 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 45,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,628.36/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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