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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 408.64 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 408.64 and 110 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 408.64 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/408.64 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 408.64 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 44,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.40/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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