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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 409.18 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 409.18 and 164.42 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 409.18 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/409.18 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 409.18 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 67,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,277.38/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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