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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 408.46 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 408.46 and 164.17 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 408.46 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/408.46 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 408.46 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 67,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055.45/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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