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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 409.10 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 409.10 and 170.03 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 409.10 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/409.10 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 409.10 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 69,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,556.38/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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