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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 409.30 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 409.30 and 175.62 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 409.30 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/409.30 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 409.30 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 71,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.05/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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