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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.93 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.93 and 116.33 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.93 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.93 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.93 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 47,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570.83/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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