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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 410.91 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 410.91 and 111.58 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 410.91 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/410.91 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 410.91 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 45,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847.89/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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