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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 408.99 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 408.99 and 67.23 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 408.99 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/408.99 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 408.99 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 27,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496.40/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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