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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409.20 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409.20 and 164.80 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409.20 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409.20 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409.20 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 67,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436.16/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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