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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.74 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.74 and 80.06 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.74 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.74 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.74 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 32,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.35/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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