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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 409.22 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 409.22 and 110.46 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 409.22 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/409.22 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 409.22 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 45,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,202.44/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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