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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 409.37 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 409.37 and 80.55 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 409.37 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/409.37 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 409.37 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 32,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974.35/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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