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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.08 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.08 and 174.80 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.08 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.08 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.08 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 71,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,330.34/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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