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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 407.80 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 407.80 and 175.75 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 407.80 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/407.80 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 407.80 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 71,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,670.85/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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