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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.33 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.33 and 165.03 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.33 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.33 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.33 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 67,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551.73/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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