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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 409.52 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 409.52 and 164.91 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 409.52 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/409.52 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 409.52 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 67,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,533.43/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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