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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 408.95 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 408.95 and 108.10 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 408.95 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/408.95 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 408.95 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 44,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206.95/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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