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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 407.95 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 407.95 and 169.93 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 407.95 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/407.95 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 407.95 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 69,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,320.48/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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