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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.77, 409.06 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.77, 409.06 and 110.41 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.77 : 409.06 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.77/409.06 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.77x = 409.06 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.77x = 45,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164.31/272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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