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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 409.07 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 409.07 and 110.28 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 409.07 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/409.07 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 409.07 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 45,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112.24/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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