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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 408.39 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 408.39 and 169.56 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 408.39 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/408.39 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 408.39 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 69,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,246.93/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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