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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 409.17 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 409.17 and 110.57 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 409.17 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/409.17 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 409.17 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 45,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241.93/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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