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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 409.11 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 409.11 and 164.07 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 409.11 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/409.11 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 409.11 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 67,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122.68/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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