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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.38 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.38 and 164.36 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.38 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.38 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.38 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 67,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121.34/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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