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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 411.36 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 411.36 and 164.69 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 411.36 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/411.36 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 411.36 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 67,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,744.82/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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