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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408 and 156.70 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 63,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,933.60/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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