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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.99 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.99 and 109.64 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.99 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.99 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.99 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 44,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733.32/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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