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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 409.19 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 409.19 and 110.39 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 409.19 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/409.19 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 409.19 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 45,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167.89/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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