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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 410.88 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 410.88 and 165.89 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 410.88 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/410.88 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 410.88 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 68,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,160.88/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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