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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 408.93 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 408.93 and 164.62 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 408.93 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/408.93 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 408.93 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 67,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,318.06/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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