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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 410.06 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 410.06 and 165.39 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 410.06 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/410.06 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 410.06 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 67,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,821.01/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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