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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 409.35 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 409.35 and 164.53 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 409.35 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/409.35 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 409.35 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 67,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,351.48/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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