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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.69 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.69 and 169.94 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.69 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.69 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.69 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 69,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,453.80/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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