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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 408.84 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 408.84 and 175.12 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 408.84 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/408.84 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 408.84 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 71,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,596.06/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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