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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 411.15 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 411.15 and 165.92 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 411.15 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/411.15 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 411.15 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 68,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,218.01/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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