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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 408.49 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 408.49 and 169.62 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 408.49 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/408.49 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 408.49 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 69,288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,288.07/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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