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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 410.91 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 410.91 and 165.70 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 410.91 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/410.91 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 410.91 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 68,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087.79/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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