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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 408.47 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 408.47 and 175.41 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 408.47 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/408.47 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 408.47 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 71,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,649.72/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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