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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.42 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.42 and 110.07 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.42 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.42 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.42 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 44,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.79/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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