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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.95 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.95 and 111.65 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.95 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.95 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.95 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 45,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,882.57/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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