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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 409.41 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 409.41 and 80.52 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 409.41 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/409.41 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 409.41 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 32,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.69/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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