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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 376.02 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 376.02 and 169 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 376.02 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/376.02 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 376.02 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 63,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.38/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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