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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.44 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.44 and 169.46 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.44 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.44 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.44 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 69,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,214.24/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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