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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 409.29 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 409.29 and 110.44 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 409.29 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/409.29 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 409.29 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 45,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,202.09/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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