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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 409.92 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 409.92 and 165.16 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 409.92 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/409.92 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 409.92 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 67,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,702.39/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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