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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 408.18 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 408.18 and 118.07 is: 177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 408.18 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/408.18 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 408.18 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 48,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.21/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.06

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