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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.96, 409.31 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.96, 409.31 and 110.54 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.96 : 409.31 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.96/409.31 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.96x = 409.31 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.96x = 45,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,244.57/272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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