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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 376.34 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 376.34 and 169.32 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 376.34 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/376.34 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 376.34 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 63,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,721.89/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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