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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 408.69 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 408.69 and 163.02 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 408.69 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/408.69 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 408.69 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 66,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624.64/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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