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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 409.14 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 409.14 and 101.64 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 409.14 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/409.14 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 409.14 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 41,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584.99/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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