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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.81 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.81 and 111.45 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.81 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.81 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.81 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 45,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,784.39/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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