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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.58, 410.17 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.58, 410.17 and 165.35 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.58 : 410.17 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.58/410.17 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.58x = 410.17 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.58x = 67,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,821.00/273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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