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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 409.48 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 409.48 and 110.63 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 409.48 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/409.48 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 409.48 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 45,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301.52/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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