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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.83, 409.26 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.83, 409.26 and 110.49 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.83 : 409.26 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.83/409.26 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.83x = 409.26 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.83x = 45,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,219.55/272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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