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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.42 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.42 and 109.92 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.42 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.42 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.42 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 44,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893.53/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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