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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 411.65 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 411.65 and 165.03 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 411.65 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/411.65 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 411.65 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 67,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,934.60/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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