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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 408.09 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 408.09 and 169.28 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 408.09 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/408.09 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 408.09 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 69,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,081.48/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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