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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 407.85 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 407.85 and 117.97 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 407.85 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/407.85 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 407.85 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 48,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,114.06/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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