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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 410.04 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 410.04 and 157.50 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 410.04 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/410.04 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 410.04 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 64,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581.30/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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