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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.77, 410.70 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.77, 410.70 and 164.18 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.77 : 410.70 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.77/410.70 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.77x = 410.70 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.77x = 67,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428.73/273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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