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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.15, 408.38 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.15, 408.38 and 109.85 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.15 : 408.38 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.15/408.38 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.15x = 408.38 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.15x = 44,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857.95/272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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