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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.76 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.76 and 156.52 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.76 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.76 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.76 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 63,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822.60/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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