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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.48 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.48 and 110.04 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.48 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.48 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.48 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 44,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.14/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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