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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 410.08 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 410.08 and 165.20 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 410.08 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/410.08 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 410.08 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 67,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745.22/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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