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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 376.40 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 376.40 and 169.31 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 376.40 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/376.40 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 376.40 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 63,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,728.28/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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