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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.83, 408.99 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.83, 408.99 and 175.06 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.83 : 408.99 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.83/408.99 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.83x = 408.99 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.83x = 71,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,594.87/272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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