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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.84, 408.83 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.84, 408.83 and 169.97 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.84 : 408.83 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.84/408.83 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.84x = 408.83 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.84x = 69,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,491.06/272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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