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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 411.02 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 411.02 and 165.91 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 411.02 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/411.02 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 411.02 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 68,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191.50/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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