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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 408.14 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 408.14 and 164.55 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 408.14 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/408.14 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 408.14 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 67,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.44/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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