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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 408.58 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 408.58 and 164.48 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 408.58 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/408.58 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 408.58 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 67,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203.24/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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