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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 410.27 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 410.27 and 165.63 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 410.27 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/410.27 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 410.27 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 67,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,952.19/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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