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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 407.88 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 407.88 and 163.92 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 407.88 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/407.88 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 407.88 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 66,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,859.69/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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