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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.74 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.74 and 165.56 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.74 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.74 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.74 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 67,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999.65/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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