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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.17, 408.18 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.17, 408.18 and 169.07 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.17 : 408.18 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.17/408.18 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.17x = 408.18 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.17x = 69,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010.99/272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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