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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.77, 409.16 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.77, 409.16 and 110.34 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.77 : 409.16 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.77/409.16 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.77x = 409.16 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.77x = 45,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146.71/272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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