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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 409.14 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 409.14 and 118.67 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 409.14 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/409.14 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 409.14 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 48,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,552.64/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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