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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.87 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.87 and 111.61 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.87 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.87 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.87 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 45,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857.99/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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