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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.80 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.80 and 80.16 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.80 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.80 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.80 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 32,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769.01/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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