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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411 and 165.57 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 68,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049.27/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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