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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 408.96 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 408.96 and 169.34 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 408.96 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/408.96 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 408.96 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 69,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,251.24/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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