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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 408.84 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 408.84 and 164.50 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 408.84 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/408.84 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 408.84 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 67,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254.18/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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