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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.08 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.08 and 164.71 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.08 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.08 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.08 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 67,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,379.57/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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