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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 408.96 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 408.96 and 116.48 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 408.96 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/408.96 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 408.96 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 47,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635.66/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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