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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 408.74 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 408.74 and 77.52 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 408.74 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/408.74 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 408.74 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 31,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,685.52/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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