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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409.08 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409.08 and 110.44 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409.08 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409.08 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409.08 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 45,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176.75/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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