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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 408.90 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 408.90 and 176.48 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 408.90 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/408.90 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 408.90 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 72,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,162.67/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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