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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 408.98 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 408.98 and 175.05 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 408.98 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/408.98 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 408.98 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 71,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,591.95/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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