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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.79 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.79 and 80.13 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.79 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.79 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.79 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 32,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754.30/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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