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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 408.58 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 408.58 and 110.12 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 408.58 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/408.58 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 408.58 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 44,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,992.83/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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