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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 409.18 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 409.18 and 170.24 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 409.18 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/409.18 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 409.18 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 69,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,658.80/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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