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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 408.88 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 408.88 and 80.16 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 408.88 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/408.88 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 408.88 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 32,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775.82/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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