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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 411.28 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 411.28 and 164.56 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 411.28 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/411.28 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 411.28 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 67,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680.24/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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