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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.07 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.07 and 118.62 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.07 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.07 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.07 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 48,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.18/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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