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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 408.74 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 408.74 and 164.92 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 408.74 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/408.74 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 408.74 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 67,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,409.40/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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