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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 412.49 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 412.49 and 164.94 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 412.49 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/412.49 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 412.49 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 68,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034.97/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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