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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.98 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.98 and 176.32 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.98 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.98 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.98 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 72,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.35/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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