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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 409.42 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 409.42 and 163.20 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 409.42 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/409.42 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 409.42 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 66,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,817.34/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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