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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 409.21 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 409.21 and 80.45 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 409.21 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/409.21 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 409.21 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 32,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,920.94/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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