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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 409.34 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 409.34 and 169.59 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 409.34 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/409.34 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 409.34 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 69,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,419.97/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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