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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 408.32 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 408.32 and 107.68 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 408.32 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/408.32 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 408.32 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 43,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.89/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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