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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 407.72 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 407.72 and 156.57 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 407.72 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/407.72 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 407.72 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 63,835.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,835.94/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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