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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 408.04 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 408.04 and 79.66 is: 119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 408.04 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/408.04 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 408.04 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 32,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.47/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.48

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