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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 408.25 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 408.25 and 109.75 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 408.25 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/408.25 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 408.25 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 44,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804.89/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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