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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 408.89 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 408.89 and 118.69 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 408.89 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/408.89 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 408.89 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 48,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,530.43/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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