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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 407.81 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 407.81 and 164.35 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 407.81 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/407.81 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 407.81 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 67,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025.18/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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