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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 407.88 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 407.88 and 164.40 is: 246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 407.88 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/407.88 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 407.88 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 67,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055.47/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.05

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