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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 408.75 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 408.75 and 164.32 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 408.75 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/408.75 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 408.75 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 67,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165.80/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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