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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 407.75 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 407.75 and 163.86 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 407.75 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/407.75 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 407.75 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 66,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,813.92/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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