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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 408.78 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 408.78 and 110.08 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 408.78 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/408.78 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 408.78 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 44,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.50/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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