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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.65 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.65 and 164.16 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.65 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.65 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.65 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 67,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,083.16/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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