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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 410.40 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 410.40 and 164.22 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 410.40 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/410.40 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 410.40 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 67,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,395.89/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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