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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.88 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.88 and 80.17 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.88 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.88 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.88 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 32,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,779.19/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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