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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.16 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.16 and 169.46 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.16 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.16 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.16 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 69,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,166.79/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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