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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.18 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.18 and 176.04 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.18 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.18 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.18 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 71,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,856.01/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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