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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 408.11 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 408.11 and 79.70 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 408.11 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/408.11 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 408.11 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 32,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,526.37/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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