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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 409.10 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 409.10 and 175.13 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 409.10 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/409.10 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 409.10 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 71,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,642.76/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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