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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 408.21 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 408.21 and 118.07 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 408.21 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/408.21 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 408.21 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 48,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195.31/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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