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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 407.93 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 407.93 and 175.02 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 407.93 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/407.93 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 407.93 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 71,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,395.03/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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