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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 411.74 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 411.74 and 165.54 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 411.74 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/411.74 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 411.74 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 68,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158.61/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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