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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 408.29 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 408.29 and 118.26 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 408.29 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/408.29 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 408.29 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 48,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284.45/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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