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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 408.34 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 408.34 and 107.86 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 408.34 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/408.34 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 408.34 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 44,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043.55/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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