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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 408.09 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 408.09 and 169.47 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 408.09 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/408.09 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 408.09 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 69,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,159.01/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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