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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 408.39 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 408.39 and 163.98 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 408.39 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/408.39 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 408.39 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 66,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,967.79/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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