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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 408.69 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 408.69 and 169.95 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 408.69 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/408.69 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 408.69 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 69,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,456.87/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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