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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 410.34 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 410.34 and 165.50 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 410.34 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/410.34 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 410.34 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 67,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,911.27/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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