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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 407.92 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 407.92 and 163.85 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 407.92 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/407.92 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 407.92 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 66,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,837.08/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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