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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 408.93 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 408.93 and 169.57 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 408.93 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/408.93 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 408.93 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 69,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342.26/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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