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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.74 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.74 and 80.16 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.74 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.74 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.74 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 33,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,085.24/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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