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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 409.49 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 409.49 and 110.66 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 409.49 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/409.49 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 409.49 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 45,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311.56/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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