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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 409.20 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 409.20 and 110.42 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 409.20 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/409.20 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 409.20 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 45,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183.86/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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