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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.74 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.74 and 110.18 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.74 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.74 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.74 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 45,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032.38/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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