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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.29, 408.59 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.29, 408.59 and 118.22 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.29 : 408.59 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.29/408.59 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.29x = 408.59 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.29x = 48,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.14/272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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