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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 375.90 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 375.90 and 169 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 375.90 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/375.90 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 375.90 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 63,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,527.10/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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