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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.81, 409.23 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.81, 409.23 and 80.44 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 409.23 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/409.23 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 409.23 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 32,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,917.44/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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