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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 409.16 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 409.16 and 80.34 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 409.16 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/409.16 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 409.16 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 32,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,871.51/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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