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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 410.40 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 410.40 and 111.36 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 410.40 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/410.40 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 410.40 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 45,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702.14/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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