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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 410.69 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 410.69 and 165.80 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 410.69 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/410.69 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 410.69 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 68,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,092.40/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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