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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.24 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.24 and 164.16 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.24 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.24 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.24 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 67,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,016.68/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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