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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 410.81 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 410.81 and 165.87 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 410.81 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/410.81 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 410.81 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 68,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,140.23/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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