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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 408.87 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 408.87 and 175.02 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 408.87 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/408.87 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 408.87 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 71,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,560.43/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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