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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 408.60 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 408.60 and 164.50 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 408.60 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/408.60 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 408.60 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 67,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214.70/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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