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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 408.80 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 408.80 and 110.20 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 408.80 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/408.80 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 408.80 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 45,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049.76/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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