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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 407.11 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 407.11 and 169.38 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 407.11 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/407.11 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 407.11 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 68,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,955.26/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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