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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.97 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.97 and 109.32 is: 164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.97 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.97 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.97 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 44,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,926.11/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.04

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