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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 409.08 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 409.08 and 170.67 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 409.08 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/409.08 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 409.08 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 69,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,817.68/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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