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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 408.66 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 408.66 and 110.13 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 408.66 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/408.66 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 408.66 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 45,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005.73/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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