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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 409.45 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 409.45 and 110.65 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 409.45 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/409.45 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 409.45 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 45,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304.34/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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