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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 408.79 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 408.79 and 110.21 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 408.79 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/408.79 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 408.79 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 45,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,052.75/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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