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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 410.85 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 410.85 and 165.63 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 410.85 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/410.85 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 410.85 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 68,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049.09/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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