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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 408.98 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 408.98 and 110.30 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 408.98 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/408.98 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 408.98 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 45,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,110.49/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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