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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.93, 411.99 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.93, 411.99 and 165.28 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.93 : 411.99 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.93/411.99 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.93x = 411.99 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.93x = 68,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093.71/274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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