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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 410.59 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 410.59 and 164.11 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 410.59 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/410.59 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 410.59 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 67,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,380.03/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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