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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 408.39 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 408.39 and 118.23 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 408.39 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/408.39 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 408.39 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 48,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,286.09/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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