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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 407.86 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 407.86 and 169.46 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 407.86 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/407.86 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 407.86 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 69,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,115.96/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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