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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.71, 409.16 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.71, 409.16 and 110.40 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.71 : 409.16 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.71/409.16 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.71x = 409.16 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.71x = 45,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171.26/272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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