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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.77, 410.62 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.77, 410.62 and 111.30 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.77 : 410.62 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.77/410.62 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.77x = 410.62 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.77x = 45,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702.01/273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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