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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 415.24 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 415.24 and 120.72 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 415.24 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/415.24 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 415.24 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 50,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127.77/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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