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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 409.14 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 409.14 and 110.36 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 409.14 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/409.14 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 409.14 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 45,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153.71/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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