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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 408.13 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 408.13 and 79.66 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 408.13 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/408.13 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 408.13 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 32,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511.64/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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