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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.96 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.96 and 165.15 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.96 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.96 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.96 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 67,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539.74/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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