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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 408.24 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 408.24 and 156.55 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 408.24 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/408.24 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 408.24 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 63,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,909.97/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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