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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 409.04 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 409.04 and 110.29 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 409.04 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/409.04 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 409.04 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 45,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,110.42/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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