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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 408.75 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 408.75 and 164.99 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 408.75 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/408.75 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 408.75 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 67,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437.77/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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