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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 409.58 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 409.58 and 164.76 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 409.58 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/409.58 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 409.58 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 67,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,481.58/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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