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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 408.08 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 408.08 and 107.54 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 408.08 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/408.08 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 408.08 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 43,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.35/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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