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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 409.02 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 409.02 and 80.36 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 409.02 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/409.02 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 409.02 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 32,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.85/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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