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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 407.88 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 407.88 and 163.74 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 407.88 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/407.88 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 407.88 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 66,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786.27/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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