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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.77 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.77 and 110.07 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.77 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.77 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.77 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 44,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,993.31/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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