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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 409.20 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 409.20 and 164.44 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 409.20 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/409.20 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 409.20 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 67,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,288.85/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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