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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 411.05 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 411.05 and 164.63 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 411.05 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/411.05 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 411.05 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 67,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671.16/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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