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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.57 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.57 and 176.25 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.57 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.57 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.57 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 72,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,010.46/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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