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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 408.31 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 408.31 and 156.80 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 408.31 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/408.31 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 408.31 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 64,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023.64/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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