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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 409.57 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 409.57 and 165.05 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 409.57 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/409.57 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 409.57 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 67,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.66/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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