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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 408.83 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 408.83 and 156.95 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 408.83 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/408.83 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 408.83 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 64,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,163.04/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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