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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 408.03 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 408.03 and 163.81 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 408.03 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/408.03 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 408.03 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 66,839.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,839.39/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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