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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 409.61 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 409.61 and 165.02 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 409.61 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/409.61 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 409.61 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 67,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,590.97/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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