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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 408.42 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 408.42 and 163.98 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 408.42 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/408.42 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 408.42 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 66,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972.71/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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