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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 407.96 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 407.96 and 168.45 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 407.96 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/407.96 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 407.96 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 68,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,720.86/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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