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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 408.87 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 408.87 and 164.40 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 408.87 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/408.87 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 408.87 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 67,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218.23/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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