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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.07 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.07 and 165.85 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.07 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.07 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.07 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 68,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,010.11/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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