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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 408 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 408 and 156.74 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 408 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/408 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 408 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 63,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,949.92/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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