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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 408.83 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 408.83 and 169.68 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 408.83 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/408.83 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 408.83 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 69,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,369.43/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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