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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.82 and 109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.82 and 109.67 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.82 = 109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.82 = 109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.82 × 109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 44,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725.62/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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