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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 409.03 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 409.03 and 163.73 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 409.03 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/409.03 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 409.03 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 66,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,968.41/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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