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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.14 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.14 and 169.65 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.14 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.14 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.14 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 69,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,240.10/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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