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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 408.45 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 408.45 and 164.06 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 408.45 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/408.45 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 408.45 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 67,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,010.31/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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