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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 408.03 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 408.03 and 163.72 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 408.03 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/408.03 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 408.03 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 66,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,802.67/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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