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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.96 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.96 and 165.53 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.96 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.96 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.96 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 68,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,026.21/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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