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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409.44 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409.44 and 176.32 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409.44 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409.44 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409.44 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 72,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,192.46/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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