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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 409.05 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 409.05 and 110.47 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 409.05 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/409.05 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 409.05 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 45,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.75/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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