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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 411.16 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 411.16 and 164.48 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 411.16 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/411.16 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 411.16 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 67,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,627.60/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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