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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 408.17 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 408.17 and 109.81 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 408.17 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/408.17 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 408.17 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 44,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,821.15/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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