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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.80 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.80 and 111.55 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.80 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.80 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.80 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 45,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824.74/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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