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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408.22 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408.22 and 109.82 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408.22 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408.22 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408.22 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 44,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,831.47/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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