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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.60 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.60 and 109.97 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.60 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.60 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.60 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 44,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931.70/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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