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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 409.14 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 409.14 and 169.82 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 409.14 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/409.14 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 409.14 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 69,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,478.11/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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