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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 408.86 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 408.86 and 108.28 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 408.86 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/408.86 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 408.86 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 44,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271.36/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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