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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.44 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.44 and 156.82 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.44 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.44 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.44 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 64,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.56/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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