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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 409.03 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 409.03 and 118.53 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 409.03 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/409.03 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 409.03 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 48,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,480.50/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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