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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.41, 408.63 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.41, 408.63 and 110.09 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.41 : 408.63 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.41/408.63 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.41x = 408.63 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.41x = 44,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986.08/272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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