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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 408.33 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 408.33 and 118.13 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 408.33 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/408.33 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 408.33 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 48,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233.98/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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