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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.11 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.11 and 108.22 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.11 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.11 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.11 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 44,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273.88/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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