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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 410.24 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 410.24 and 165.92 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 410.24 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/410.24 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 410.24 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 68,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067.02/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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