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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408.42 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408.42 and 101.16 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408.42 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408.42 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408.42 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 41,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.77/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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