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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 408.83 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 408.83 and 118.44 is: 177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 408.83 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/408.83 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 408.83 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 48,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421.23/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.62

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