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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 409.13 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 409.13 and 110.35 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 409.13 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/409.13 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 409.13 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 45,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,144.90/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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