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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 409.01 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 409.01 and 118.55 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 409.01 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/409.01 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 409.01 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 48,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,488.14/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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