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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 409.74 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 409.74 and 165.27 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 409.74 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/409.74 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 409.74 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 67,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,717.73/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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