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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 408.49 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 408.49 and 164.69 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 408.49 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/408.49 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 408.49 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 67,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,271.76/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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