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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 408.09 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 408.09 and 169.38 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 408.09 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/408.09 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 408.09 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 69,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122.28/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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