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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 408.11 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 408.11 and 109.69 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 408.11 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/408.11 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 408.11 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 44,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,764.02/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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