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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 409.52 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 409.52 and 165.58 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 409.52 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/409.52 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 409.52 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 67,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,808.32/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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