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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.81, 409.31 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.81, 409.31 and 110.50 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 409.31 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/409.31 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 409.31 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 45,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228.76/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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