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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 409.22 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 409.22 and 108.32 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 409.22 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/409.22 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 409.22 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 44,326.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326.17/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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