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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 407.61 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 407.61 and 169.23 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 407.61 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/407.61 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 407.61 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 68,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,979.84/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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