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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 408.12 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 408.12 and 118.02 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 408.12 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/408.12 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 408.12 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 48,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166.32/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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