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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 409.46 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 409.46 and 110.66 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 409.46 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/409.46 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 409.46 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 45,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308.24/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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