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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 408.48 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 408.48 and 110.14 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 408.48 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/408.48 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 408.48 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 44,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,989.99/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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