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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 408.11 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 408.11 and 109.87 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 408.11 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/408.11 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 408.11 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 44,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837.48/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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