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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 409.17 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 409.17 and 80.38 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 409.17 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/409.17 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 409.17 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 32,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.08/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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