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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 408.38 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 408.38 and 169.32 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 408.38 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/408.38 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 408.38 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 69,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,146.90/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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