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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.44 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.44 and 110 is: 165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.44 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.44 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.44 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 44,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928.40/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.01

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