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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 409.08 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 409.08 and 110.40 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 409.08 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/409.08 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 409.08 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 45,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162.43/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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