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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 408.06 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 408.06 and 163.86 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 408.06 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/408.06 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 408.06 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 66,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,864.71/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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