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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 408.24 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 408.24 and 174.83 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 408.24 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/408.24 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 408.24 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 71,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,370.56/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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