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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 410.34 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 410.34 and 165.02 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 410.34 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/410.34 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 410.34 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 67,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,714.31/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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