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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 409.15 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 409.15 and 118.76 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 409.15 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/409.15 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 409.15 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 48,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590.06/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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