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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 408.63 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 408.63 and 110.18 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 408.63 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/408.63 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 408.63 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 45,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,022.85/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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