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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 408.33 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 408.33 and 118.01 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 408.33 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/408.33 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 408.33 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 48,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,187.02/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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