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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 408.18 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 408.18 and 176.01 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 408.18 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/408.18 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 408.18 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 71,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843.76/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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