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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 409.47 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 409.47 and 157.60 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 409.47 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/409.47 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 409.47 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 64,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532.47/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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