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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 411.97 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 411.97 and 165.69 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 411.97 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/411.97 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 411.97 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 68,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,260.75/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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