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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.11 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.11 and 164.44 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.11 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.11 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.11 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 67,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,107.57/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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