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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.24 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.24 and 165.99 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.24 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.24 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.24 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 68,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095.74/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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