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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 408.59 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 408.59 and 80 is: 119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 408.59 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/408.59 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 408.59 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 32,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686.80/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.99

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