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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.67 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.67 and 165.83 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.67 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.67 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.67 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 68,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099.35/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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