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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.41 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.41 and 169.44 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.41 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.41 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.41 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 69,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,202.44/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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