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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 407.97 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 407.97 and 164.46 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 407.97 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/407.97 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 407.97 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 67,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094.75/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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