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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 411.24 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 411.24 and 165.92 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 411.24 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/411.24 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 411.24 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 68,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232.94/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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