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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 412.30 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 412.30 and 165.31 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 412.30 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/412.30 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 412.30 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 68,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,156.49/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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