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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 411.18 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 411.18 and 111.78 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 411.18 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/411.18 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 411.18 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 45,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961.70/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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