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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409.44 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409.44 and 110.48 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409.44 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409.44 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409.44 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 45,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234.93/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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