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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.15, 408.39 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.15, 408.39 and 107.71 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.15 : 408.39 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.15/408.39 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.15x = 408.39 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.15x = 43,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.64/272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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