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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.85 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.85 and 110.11 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.85 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.85 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.85 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 45,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.94/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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