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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 409.34 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 409.34 and 175.38 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 409.34 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/409.34 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 409.34 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 71,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,790.05/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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