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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.65 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.65 and 77.43 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.65 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.65 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.65 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 31,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641.77/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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