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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 410.67 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 410.67 and 165.65 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 410.67 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/410.67 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 410.67 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 68,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,025.43/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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