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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.95, 409.29 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.95, 409.29 and 80.55 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.95 : 409.29 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.95/409.29 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.95x = 409.29 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.95x = 32,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967.91/272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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