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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 411 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 411 and 111.69 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 411 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/411 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 411 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 45,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,904.59/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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