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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 408.49 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 408.49 and 109.91 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 408.49 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/408.49 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 408.49 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 44,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.20/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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