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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 408.18 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 408.18 and 117.93 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 408.18 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/408.18 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 408.18 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 48,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136.67/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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