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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 407.99 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 407.99 and 118.14 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 407.99 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/407.99 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 407.99 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 48,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,199.35/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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