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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 408.02 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 408.02 and 107.53 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 408.02 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/408.02 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 408.02 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 43,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,872.83/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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