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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408.62 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408.62 and 110.14 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408.62 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408.62 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408.62 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 45,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005.41/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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