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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 409.12 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 409.12 and 116.64 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 409.12 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/409.12 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 409.12 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 47,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719.76/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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